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The Star
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-idol Shim Jaehyun dies at 23 after leukemia battle
Shim Jaehyun (pic), a former member of the K-pop boy group died after battling leukemia. He was 23 years old. Jaehyun died on June 29, Sunday, as reported by K-pop platforms Koreaboo and allkpop three days later. While it was unknown how long he had been battling leukemia, it was stated that he had been keeping his condition private. His bandmate Hojun mourned his death on his Instagram Story, sharing photos of his favourite memories with the late K-pop star. 'Jaehyun, it was too late when I heard the news. I am so sorry I couldn't go to your final path. Sometimes, I wonder, 'What if I had treated you better?' It is such a pity. I hope you shake off your worries and live comfortably,' he said in Korean. Hojun also thanked Jaehyun for the bond they shared. 'Thank you for the five years we had together. I pray that you eat lots of good food and live well. Please come visit me in my dream at least once,' he said. Details about the late K-pop idol's resting place have yet to be disclosed, as of this writing. Born in April 2002, Jaehyun debuted as the vocalist and maknae (or youngest member) of in June 2020. Other members included Hojun, Sihoon, Junhyoung and Jeong. After a three-year run, its label Haeirum Entertainment announced that will go on a short hiatus, but ended up disbanding in the following year. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Cheated by ex-husband, actress becomes taxi driver to raise daughter
SEOUL: South Korean actress Jung Ga-eun, who began her career as a model and starred in The Master's Sun, has faced some challenging years. Now 48, she has embarked on a new career as a taxi driver to support herself and her daughter. Jung recently passed South Korea's official taxi driver qualification examination, a journey she documented on her YouTube channel, Wonder Ga-eun. Feeling positive about the change of profession, she said: "With hard work, you can earn around 10 million won (RM30,822.43) a month. These days, even major companies don't pay that much." Her decision comes after years of financial and emotional struggles, according to entertainment portal allkpop. Jung became a single mother in 2018 following her divorce from her businessman husband, who was later found to have defrauded investors of 13.2 billion won (RM40.7 million) using her name. He subsequently fled overseas and has not paid child support or contributed to their daughter's upbringing. Jung reportedly lost over 100 million won (RM308,472.95). "I used to be terrified of having no money, but now I just think, I'll live within my means. Things are still uncertain, but raising my child has made me stronger," she shared. With acting jobs drying up, Jung decided to follow in the footsteps of her father, who drove a private taxi for over 30 years. "He raised me with that job," she revealed. Prior to the examination, Jung had expressed confidence and said: "I'm confident I'll pass. I want to score over 90." However, she ultimately passed with 75 points. "The test was difficult," she said.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Cheated by ex-husband who embezzled her assets, actress becomes taxi driver
Jung Ga-eun recently passed South Korea's official taxi driver qualification exam. Photos via China Press South Korean actress Jung Ga-eun – who began her career as a model and has acted in The Master's Sun (2013) – has faced some tough years. Now 48, she's taken on a new job as a taxi driver to support herself and her daughter. Jung recently passed South Korea's official taxi driver qualification exam, a journey she documented on her YouTube channel Wonder Ga-eun. Feeling positive about the change of profession, she said: 'With hard work, you can earn around 10mil won (RM30,822.43) a month. These days, even major companies don't pay that much.' Her decision comes after years of financial and emotional struggles, said entertainment portal allkpop. Jung became a single mother in 2018 following a divorce from her businessman husband – who was later found to have defrauded investors of 13.2bil won (RM40.7mil) using her name. He fled overseas and has not paid child support or contributed to their daughter's upbringing. Jung herself reportedly lost over 100mil won (RM308,472.95) to his scam. 'After my last film, there was no work. I looked at my bank account and felt completely lost,' she said in a past interview. 'I used to be terrified of having no money, but now I just think, 'I'll live within my means.' Things are still uncertain, but raising my child has made me stronger.' With acting jobs drying up, Jung decided to follow in the footsteps of her father, who drove a private taxi for over 30 years. 'He raised me with that job," she shared, adding that she wants her father – now battling esophageal cancer – to be her first passenger after passing the exam. In preparation for the test, she met with transportation YouTuber Park Rae-ho at the exam centre. Though nervous, she was determined. 'I'm confident I'll pass. I want to score over 90,' she said with a smile. Jung ended up passing with 75 points. 'The test was difficult," she said but felt proud to have passed. Although the test was difficult, she passed. Photo: YouTube
